Schooling Online
English Essentials - Flying Through Film – Cinematography in the Truman Show (Stage 6, Years/Grades 11-12)
In this second lesson, we’ll explore the art of cinematography. Get ready to fly through our analysis of Peter Weir’s use of cinematographic techniques in The Truman Show. We’ll look at the ways Weir uses cameras to tell this...
Ancient Lights Media
Atlas of the United States: The Southeastern Region: Florida
This clip explores the geography, history, and some important cultural features of Florida.
Ancient Lights Media
Netherlands
This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of the Netherlands.
Name Explain
Why Do Britain & The U.S. Both Have Territories Called The Virgin Islands?
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IT'S HISTORY
The Modern Myth - PIRATES in Pop Culture
The modern image of pirates is very much shaped by glorified stories from books such as the Treasure Island or more recent movies like the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. But how did we end up cheering for bloodthirsty anarchists?...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sean Frederick Forbes "Ancestry"
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and raised in Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Sean Frederick Forbes is the author of Providencia (2013). Sean identifies as Afro-Latino and connects to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent poems...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sean Frederick Forbes "An Oracle Remembering Providencia's Formation"
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and raised in Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Sean Frederick Forbes is the author of Providencia (2013). Sean identifies as Afro-Latino and connects to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent poems...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sean Frederick Forbes "Gnosis"
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and raised in Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Sean Frederick Forbes is the author of Providencia (2013). Sean identifies as Afro-Latino and connects to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent poems...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sean Frederick Forbes - Teachers Make a Difference - Janet Feldberg
Born in Heidelberg, Germany, and raised in Southside Jamaica, Queens, New York City, Sean Frederick Forbes is the author of Providencia (2013). Sean identifies as Afro-Latino and connects to the Afro-Caribbean diaspora. Recent poems...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - 'The African Burial Ground' by Yusef Komunyakaa
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lewis R. Gordon - Respecting the Humanity of Students
Lewis R. Gordon is an Afro-Jewish philosopher, political thinker, educator, and musician (drums, other percussive instruments, and piano), who was born on the island of Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx, New York, where he attended...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Science Behind Cannabis Side Effects
The video discusses the effects of cannabis consumption on the body, including dry mouth, red eyes, and the munchies. It explains how cannabinoids bind to receptors in the body and affect different tissues, such as the heart and salivary...
The Wall Street Journal
When Elephants Fight
Mastercard's Michael Froman and Arnold & Porter's Claire Reade speak with WSJ Associate Editor John Bussey about the trade battle between the U.S. and China, and the future of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
AllTime 10s
10 Darkest Inventions Of The 21st Century
Whilst the thinking behind these inventions may have been positive, these certainly turned out to have some pretty dark consequences.
Curated Video
Building Context: Creating Realistic Characters
In this video lesson, we learn how to add context to characters to make them more realistic and engaging for readers. The teacher guides students through recognizing descriptive sentences, asking questions about a character's background,...
The Guardian
My journey back to Dominica after the hurricane: 'Some don’t have bodies to bury’
This year the Caribbean experienced its most destructive hurricane season in decades. While large countries dominated the headlines, the small island nation of Dominica suffered the worst devastation it has ever seen. Josh...
Curated Video
Why so many baseball players are Dominican
And why so many players are among the best in Major League Baseball. Subscribe and turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss any videos: http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Baseball has a long history in the United States, but it also has strong roots...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Dominica
Even though it's in the Caribbean, don't confuse Dominica with its neighbor, the Dominican Republic. Dominica is home to the most centenarians in the world, probably thanks to its natural lifestyle and easy-going culture. Also home to...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Barbados
While many people think Barbados is in the Caribbean, the small island nation is just out of its reach. It's also out of the reach of many hurricanes, allowing it to develop as a hub of tourism and banking. A humorous video...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Haiti
Haiti is a small country that has made a huge impact on global history. It was once the pearl of the Caribbean. However, its successful revolt of enslaved people and independence came at a large price that has left the country vulnerable...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Dominican Republic
The lush Dominican Republic was home to the Taino people, but it also claims to be the first colonial outpost of the Spanish. Its indigenous influences give the DR a unique culture, and yet, it also claims to be the final resting place...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Guyana
Although it's entirely on the South American continent, Guyana identifies itself as Caribbean. The diverse nation—populated mainly by people brought there by colonial powers—has managed to integrate a rich blend of languages, religious...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Cuba
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, and Christopher Columbus called it the most beautiful place on earth when he landed there in the 1400s. It's known for its beautiful beaches, and it has stunning mountain chains. While...
Geography Now
Geography Now! Belize
Belize is an adorable anomaly, being the only Latin American country with English as its official language. It's also home to thousands of Mennonites and is the gateway to the Caribbean, despite sitting on the Latin American land mass. A...